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Designed for the Introduction to Communication course, this trusted text presents the foundation of communication studies through numerous examples that range from the campus to the workplace to communities both in the United States and throughout the world. Every chapter contains numerous activities that engage students and promote group work. This edition has a new section, the Reality Check, which challenges students to think more deeply and practically about the ideas, concepts, and approaches they encounter and to apply them to their lives.
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"Communicating Effectively, Eleventh Edition, is written for students taking speech communication classes for the first time. The book covers the theory and practice of communication, first by examining the communication process, second by discussing interpersonal communication, third by looking at other forms of communication including group, intercultural, and professional communication. Communication that occurs on the Internet is covered in a new online chapter, "Communication and Technology." The theory and practice of communication is covered, fourth, through a thorough examination of public communication. The overall approach of the book is pragmatic, so that students can not only see but also appreciate the practical application of the ideas, concepts, and theories in their own lives and in the lives of people who are close to them"--
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